Milltir Sgwâr is a small independent company set up by my partner Llŷr and myself (Llinos) in Grangetown, Cardiff. It was always a dream of ours to start a small unique candle business however, due to our busy careers and a hectic lifestyle it was difficult to find the time to make the dream a reality. Everything changed with the 2020 lockdown when the world paused and we had the special opportunity to bring our ideas to life.

After spending time away from our family and homes during the lockdown period it became apparent to us how important our roots are. With much thought we decided to base our candles on the places that bring back fantastic memories, and the areas that are important to us. We have used fragrances that we adore and that are relevant to specific areas of our motherland, Wales. In Welsh the areas and destinations that are important to you are often referred to as your ‘Milltir Sgwâr’ – your ‘square mile’ - hence the name of the company. The Welsh phrase has more depth than an area of one mile by one mile; it’s your home patch; your stomping ground; your home from home, sense of self, identity and heritage – it's whatever makes you, you.